Auburn women rout Alabama State

Published: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 10:59 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 11:08 p.m.

AUBURN — Blanche Alverson scored 17 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Auburn to an 80-43 win over Alabama State in women's college basketball action Thursday.

Alabama State (0-1) was down by 23 points in the first half, and the closet they were able to get was within 19 points with 15:52 left in the second half. Auburn (2-1) continued to run its course as they took a 33-point lead with 2:25 left.

Alabama State had a good night shooting free throws, connecting on 64.3 percent. The Tigers connected at a 44 percent clip from the field and they had their way in the lane, outscoring Alabama State in the paint 40-10.

Nakiya Smith was good on 9-18 shots from the field for 25 points for Alabama State.

Hasina Muhammad and Chadarryl Clay both had 15 points apiece for Auburn.

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